{"product_id":"bodegas-taron-rioja-pantocrator","title":"Bodegas Taron Rioja Pantocrator 2015","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points - Decanter. \u003c\/strong\u003eBodegas Tarón Pantocrátor is the flagship, old‑vine Rioja Alta red, only released in top vintages and long aged to balance power, elegance and minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePantocrátor is a classic Rioja blend of Tempranillo with a small proportion of Mazuelo, harvested by hand from bush vines over 70 years old in Rioja Alta. After fermentation, the lots spend around a year in tank, then 18–24 months in American oak (vinified separately, then blended) followed by further time in tank and at least 6 years in bottle before release, giving remarkable complexity and polish. In the glass, expect deep colour and aromas of black cherry, liquorice and sweet spice, with nuances of nutmeg, cinnamon, coconut, tobacco and leather as it opens. The palate is firm but elegant, with silky tannins and vibrant acidity framing layers of dark fruit, spice and a subtle mineral edge on the long, savoury finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Scores and Accolades\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e96 Points - Decanter (2015 Viintage)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Robust elegance and alluring complexity define this wine that, 10 years on, retains remarkable definition, assertiveness and freshness. Fleshy prune, poached plum and ripe cherries rest under a layer of tobacco and melting dark chocolate. The tannins, drenched in blood orange juice, have a refreshing grip giving energy and focus throughout. Salty liquorice, dried thyme, dried oregano and wet soil hint at the merging development but there's still so much life in this bottle.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Producer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBodegas Tarón is based in the far north of Rioja Alta, close to the Obarenes Mountains, where a cooler climate and higher elevations help retain freshness in the wines. The bodega brings together the vineyards of four historic villages – Cuzcurrita de Río Tirón, Sajazarra, Villaseca and Tirgo – with around 700 hectares of vines spread across more than 1,000 small plots, many of them old bush vines. Tarón has built a reputation for combining traditional long ageing and American oak with a clean, precise fruit profile, and Pantocrátor stands as their most ambitious expression of Rioja Alta terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ellis Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58211132342659,"sku":"ELL10315","price":39.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/9843\/1058\/files\/TaronRiojaPantocrator_51a4411e-9c4b-40d7-aa12-d5860051e9e2.png?v=1781012610","url":"https:\/\/www.perfectcellar.com\/products\/bodegas-taron-rioja-pantocrator","provider":"Perfect Cellar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}